Kazakhstan’s economy is projected to remain resilient over the medium term, though growth will moderate after a strong demand-led expansion. Following a robust 6.5 percent growth in 2025, driven by domestic consumption and a temporary boost in oil production from the Tengiz field, growth is expected to ease to 4.6 percent in 2026 and stabilize… [Read More]
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Funding Gaps Force WFP to Scale Down Humanitarian Food Support in Syria
The World Food Programme (WFP) has announced significant reductions in its food assistance operations in Syria due to severe funding shortages, raising concerns about worsening hunger and humanitarian conditions across the country. The agency revealed that emergency food assistance has been reduced by 50 percent, lowering the number of beneficiaries from 1.3 million people to… [Read More]
Food Crisis in DRC Worsens: Millions Facing Acute Hunger as Humanitarian Funding Falls Short
The World Food Programme (WFP) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) have jointly raised urgent concerns over a worsening hunger crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), where millions of people are increasingly facing severe food insecurity. The situation is particularly critical in conflict-affected regions, where ongoing violence, displacement, and limited access… [Read More]
Delta Cafés and Champalimaud Foundation Partner to Advance Breast Cancer Research
Delta Cafés and the Champalimaud Foundation have announced a new scientific partnership aimed at strengthening breast cancer research in Portugal, including a pioneering study examining the potential relationship between coffee consumption and breast cancer outcomes. The agreement will support the expansion of the Breast Cancer Research Program (BCRP) within the Champalimaud Foundation’s Breast Department. According… [Read More]
Ghana Expands Climate Governance Reforms to Attract Global Climate Finance
Ghana’s Minister of State in Charge of Climate Change and Sustainability, Seidu Issifu, has outlined the government’s efforts to strengthen climate governance, improve coordination across sectors, and attract climate finance to support resilience and sustainable development across the country. Speaking during the Government Accountability Series held on 6 May 2026, the minister described climate change… [Read More]
Partnership Between UNDP and Berne Union Targets $4.3 Trillion SDG Financing Gap
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the International Union of Credit and Investment Insurers, known as the Berne Union, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at strengthening the role of trade and investment insurance in advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The agreement seeks to improve how export credit agencies and… [Read More]
TNFD, UNDP and CXL Announce Winners of Nature Intelligence Grand Challenge for SMEs
The Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD), Conservation X Labs (CXL), and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have announced the winners of the Nature Intelligence for Business Grand Challenge, an international initiative designed to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in understanding and managing nature-related risks and opportunities. The three winning organizations are Dunya… [Read More]
Saskatchewan Invests $100,000 in Human Trafficking Training for Law Enforcement
The Government of Saskatchewan has announced a new partnership with Canadian country musician Paul Brandt’s #NotInMyCity initiative to strengthen efforts to combat human trafficking across the province. Through the initiative, Saskatchewan will provide $100,000 in funding to support specialized human trafficking training for frontline law enforcement personnel. The funding is being delivered through the National… [Read More]
Save the Children Korea Receives Donation from GOT7 Member Park Jin-young
Korean actor and GOT7 member Park Jin-young has donated 50 million won, equivalent to approximately USD $34,000, to Save the Children Korea to support music education programmes for children overseas. The donation coincides with the release of his solo mini album “Said & Done” and is intended to help children with limited educational opportunities access… [Read More]
EIB Provides €200 Million to N-ERGIE for Electricity Grid Expansion in Bavaria
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has approved a long-term €200 million loan for N-ERGIE Aktiengesellschaft to support the modernization and expansion of electricity grids across Bavaria. The financing is aimed at strengthening the region’s energy infrastructure, supporting renewable energy integration, and advancing Germany’s broader climate and energy transition goals. The investment programme will focus on… [Read More]
EIB Group Launches €20 Million SME Financing Initiative in Albania
The President of the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group, Nadia Calviño, visited Albania to announce new financing initiatives aimed at supporting small businesses, innovation, digitalisation, and green production across the country. The visit included the launch of a €20 million financing agreement that positions Albania as the first beneficiary of the European Union’s Innovation and… [Read More]
EIB Seminar Explores Credit Risk Trends and Investment Potential in North Africa
The European Investment Bank (EIB) hosted a seminar focused on the Global Emerging Markets Risk Database (GEMs), highlighting its role in improving investment decision-making and strengthening confidence in emerging markets across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The event brought together representatives from banks, investment funds, equity firms, microfinance institutions, government agencies, and… [Read More]
EIB Supports Affordable Housing Expansion Across Croatia’s Largest Cities
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has completed a year-long advisory programme aimed at helping Croatia’s five largest cities accelerate the delivery of affordable and social housing. The initiative supported the cities of Zagreb, Split, Osijek, Varaždin, and Rijeka in developing structured housing strategies, action plans, and project pipelines designed to increase the supply of affordable… [Read More]
India and IFAD Expand Partnership to Strengthen Rural Livelihoods and Climate Resilience
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the Government of India have launched a new eight-year Country Strategic Opportunities Programme (COSOP) for 2026–2033 aimed at expanding rural incomes, strengthening resilience, and scaling sustainable rural development models across India and other regions of the Global South. The announcement was made during the IFAD–India Partnership for… [Read More]
ILO Supports Labour Governance and Workplace Reform Efforts in Papua New Guinea
The International Labour Organization (ILO), together with the Government of Papua New Guinea and national social partners, convened a planning and consultation workshop focused on strengthening labour governance and improving working conditions across the country. The workshop was held on 28 April 2026 in Port Moresby and brought together key stakeholders involved in labour administration… [Read More]
Up to USD 21 Million Available Under New Global Accelerator and M-GA Funding Round
The Global Accelerator and the M-GA have launched their third funding round for 2026, introducing two complementary calls for proposals with a combined funding envelope of up to USD 21 million. The new funding opportunities are being implemented in partnership with the Joint SDG Fund and the World Bank Social Protection Response Umbrella Trust Fund… [Read More]
DRC Project Empowers Women in Mandera to Create Lasting Economic Change
A group of women in Mandera, Kenya, has transformed from struggling individuals facing financial hardship into successful entrepreneurs and community leaders through support provided by the Danish Refugee Council (DRC) under the Supporting Displacement-Affected Communities in Kenya for Entrepreneurship Development (SDACKED) project. Funded by the Swedish Government, the initiative focuses on strengthening economic recovery, entrepreneurship,… [Read More]
UNICEF and UNESCO Warn Economic Inequality Is Shaping Children’s Futures Worldwide
New reports released by UNICEF and UNESCO have warned that economic inequality continues to shape children’s health, education, and long-term opportunities worldwide, with disadvantages beginning in early childhood and extending into adulthood and higher education. The findings highlight widening disparities both within and between countries, despite decades of progress in expanding access to schools and… [Read More]
WHO Launches New Health Inequality Country Profiles to Track Global Health Equity
The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched a new set of interactive health inequality country profiles designed to help countries monitor and assess progress toward achieving health equity. The profiles provide country-level snapshots of health inequalities based on indicators aligned with WHO’s Fourteenth General Programme of Work (GPW 14), the organization’s principal global health strategy… [Read More]
$1.6 Million Upgrade to Improve Patient Care at Maclean District Hospital
Work is set to begin on a $1.6 million infrastructure upgrade at Maclean District Hospital aimed at improving patient care, safety, and hospital operations in Northern New South Wales. The project includes the replacement of the hospital’s internal lift and the installation of a new electronic nurse call system, with both upgrades scheduled to be… [Read More]
NSW Government Unveils Glenfield West Plan to Boost Housing and Affordable Homes
The Minns Labor Government has placed the Glenfield West rezoning proposal on public exhibition as part of plans to support housing growth and improve affordability in South-West Sydney. The proposal could deliver approximately 1,200 new homes close to Glenfield Train Station, along with access to jobs, public transport, community facilities, and essential services. The rezoning… [Read More]
NSW Invests in Regional Water Security and Drought Resilience Initiatives
The initiative will support two voluntary pilot programs involving several councils in western and south-western NSW. One pilot includes members of the Western Councils Water Alliance along with Moree Plains and Narrabri councils, while the second pilot involves the councils of Balranald, Carrathool, Hay, Lachlan, and Wentworth. The pilot projects will be delivered over a… [Read More]
Ontario Invests $10 Million to Modernize Georgia-Pacific North Woods Facility
The Ontario government has announced a $10 million investment in Georgia-Pacific North Woods to support a major modernization and expansion project at the company’s oriented strand board (OSB) facility in Englehart. The provincial funding will contribute to a larger $191 million project aimed at increasing production capacity, strengthening Ontario’s forest sector, and protecting more than… [Read More]
